Lifestyle

Take part in Big Garden Bird Watch (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Watch the birdie to help save our feathered friends

Meg, a trustee and drone pilot, pictured with a dog found using a thermal drone

How a charity’s thermal drones are helping reunite people with beloved lost pets

These are the six most common health conditions in pets and the steps you can take to protect them.

The most common health conditions in pets all owners should know about

Shark’s IZ300UKTSB cordless stick vacuum cleaner

Shark cordless vacuum sees massive 42% price drop

Aldi: Aldi launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ steak range starting from only £4.49 (Photo: Aldi/Adobe Stock)

Aldi launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ steak range starting from only £4.49

Philly Cheese Stack returns in February food menu which includes Valentine’s Day inspired pie (Photo: Adobe Stock/McDonald's)

McDonald's announces new UK menu including return of fan-favourites

Homes and Gardens

Bosh's Tassimo machines are among the simplest to use

This £100 coffee machine is now just £39.99 with 18 free Costa coffees
This Tassimo coffee machine deal is one of the best out there at the moment - especially when you compare the prices to Argos and Currys
Gareth Butterfield

It is actually possible, if not entirely probable, to win TWO houses in the current Omaze prize draw

Here's how to have a go at winning £10 million of property for £10

The Ultenic T10 Lite is designed to slip under furniture more easily

Review: A bargain robot vacuum cleaner that has all the latest tech

An artist's impression of the Wootton development (Picture: Renderloft and gs8)

King Charles’ property empire partners with business to build 50 homes

The TeQsli Gel Mattress is less than £200 for most sizes

Is this the cheapest gel mattress on sale today? Check out this price

Pets

Urgent warning to pet owners as dog chews linked to illness.

Urgent warning to pet owners not to feed dogs these chews from China

The treats from China have been linked to ‘werewolf syndrome’ 🚨

Sarah McCann

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mo was left starving and in pain for months.

Watch: Vet forced to put dog down after owner left her starving

Claire has written two children's books about their experiences - Animal News Agency

Here's all Bedford animal lovers need to know about adopting disabled pets

Watch the moment a stranded dog gets rescued from a cliff Lucinda Herbert

Cars & Motoring

The E-Type can top 150mph, which was remarkable back in the 1960s

This amazing Jaguar E-Type is one of the latest prizes from BOTB

Instantly recognisable as a Jeep, the Avenger is the smallest modern car the marque has ever produced

Review: Is the new electric Jeep Avenger worthy of its historic badge?

Retro & Heritage

Michael Harrison made the world's first mobile phone call just after midnight on January 1, 1985

‘I made the UK's first mobile phone call in 1985'

Mobile phones have evolved at an astonishing pace in the last 40 years 📱

Then and now Stagecoach East: Bus ticket machine technology

Stagecoach East is continuing to celebrate 40 Year of serving communities in Bedfordshire and Cambri...

Thousands of 'Flower People' take part in a love-in in the grounds of Woburn Abbey in August 1967.

15 historical images showing life around Woburn down the decades

Our latest retro gallery from around our brilliant area throws the spotlight on Woburn Abbey.

Holocaust Memorial Day to be marked at Anne Frank Tree in Bedford Park

Olga Norford

Spooky tale of time slip in Bedford which pushed man forward to the future

Many people believe in the phenomenon of time slips where individuals experience a sudden shift in t...

Here's how Bedford will be marking Armistice and Remembrance Day

Plans for Armistice Day and Remembrance Day have been revealed by Bedford Borough Council, the Bedfo...

Travel and Staycation

The sunsets at The Quay Hotel are stunning

Stunning sunsets and tasty treats as idyllic Welsh hideaway
I've discovered a little slice of heaven in north Wales where the beautiful location is hard to beat and the hotel rises up to match its perfect surroundings.
Nancy Fielder

Busway visit

Beds bus operator welcomes enthusiasts from world-famous museum to tour faciliti...

Swap the New Year gym rush with underwater yoga at these one-of-a-kind wellness ...

Daymade's prizes can be absolutely massive

This company gives away more than 250 prizes every week for £1.50

Recommended

The S25 series will start shipping next month - but the best deals are available right now

Sky Mobile announces pre-order pricing for the brand new Samsung S25

The new Morrisons Clinic sends treatments to your house on a 24-hour tracked service

Morrisons launches a new discreet online prescription service

Savvy shoppers can save big on top takeaways by using cashback deals

Save up to 25% on Just Eat and Deliveroo with this cashback guide

More Lifestyle

Club 200 Bingo at Aspects in Bedford

Great gran is second winner to scoop £50,000 jackpot at Bedford bingo club

A new study has revealed the Wetherspoon capitals of the UK – with an area of Surrey taking first place. Picture by Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images

Every new Wetherspoons pub opening this year

The CH-R's styling is divisive, but it looks good in the right colour

Toyota CH-R review: It's bigger and bolder, but is it better?

Ad Feature Knee and hip replacements at a time and date to suit you

The one thing you should never put in your child's packed lunch (Photo: Nina L/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com)

Foods you should not include in your child's packed lunch box

The iconic Quencher now comes in new ‘leakproof’ version

Louis Taylor

British Business Bank marks a decade of transformative impact on the economy and...

Three months of superfast broadband for £1 - what’s not to like?

Here's how to get 1Gb broadband for £1 per month for a whole season

The Ninja multi-cooker has 15 functions overall

Don't miss this opportunity to buy a bargain Ninja multi-cooker

BOTB's latest special offer is one of the cheapest we've seen

BOTB is offering the chance to win a Lamborghini for just 29p

This 5-bed house is our Property of the Week (Picture courtesy of Hollands Smith, Bedford)

See how the other half lives with this massive house in Bedford's Castle Road

Did Food Standards inspectors visit your favourite this time around?

One pub, two restaurants and one takeaway told "some improvement necessary"

Aldi remains best paying supermarket in Bedfordshire

Aldi remains best paying supermarket in Bedfordshire

The Talisker Special Release is a very exclusive dram

This breathtaking cask-strength whisky is now less than half price

Claudia Winkleman at the launch of BBC's the Traitors, at the Electric Cinema in London

Stylist’s tips on nailing Claudia Winkleman's knitwear on The Traitors

7 of the best Italian restaurant deals on offer right now (Photo: BillionPhotos.com - stock.adobe.)

Top 7 Italian restaurant deals now

Spring has come early with Holly Willoughby’s new collection from Dunelm

Holly Willoughby’s new Dunelm homewares collection has landed

Greggs steak bake

Greggs recalls popular snacks after health alert

Based on the Ayrshire farm which was Robert Burns’ home and workplace from 1777 to 1784, Lochlea distillery began quietly distilling, casking and maturing their whisky in 2018.

The 10 best Scotch whiskies for Burns night

A Victorian semi-detached home in the UK

Expert reveals nine hacks on how to access a mortgage as a first-time buyer